Primary Muscle: Legs
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Beginner
Purpose:
Execution: From a standing position, lift a bar overhead and place it carefully on your back across your shoulders. Keeping your body upright, take a large step forward and lower yourself slowly to the floor. Do not let your back knee hit the floor. Drive straight up with your front heel until your legs are fully extended but not locked out. Squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering yourself for another repetition. Complete the set and repeat the same movement for the opposite leg.